Container Plastics:WILL take: Place all plastic containers numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 that are placed into the plasticsection of the roll-off. Make sure all containers are rinse and the lids are off. Discard plastic lids notlabeled 1 - 7, and recycle metal lids into the tin section of the roll-off.

WILL take: Recyclable metal lids placed into the tin section of the roll-off.

CAN NOT take: Plastic carry out shopping bags or any plastic bag.CAN NOT take: Any salt bags, garbage bags or plastic film sheeting materialsCAN NOT take: Oil and paints.CAN NOT take: Unclean containers.CAN NOT take: Styrofoam and Vinyl Siding

Footwear, Cell Phones, Backpacks, Purses, Baseball Hats, Belts, and Printer Ink Cartridges:Place all of these items into the plastic section of the roll-off.Footwear needs to be tied or banded together.Cell Phones need to be in a sealed bag.Backpacks, Purses, Baseball Hats, Belts, and Printer Ink Cartridges can just be placed into the plastics section of the roll-off.

Glass: WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY GLASS!!!Place in household garbage

Cardboard:ALL CORRUGATED CARDBOARD has been BANNED from the Fayette County Landfill and MUST BE RECYCLED.WILL take: Cardboard boxes; please empty and flatten the boxes to save space in the roll-off.All cardboard must be clean and dry.CAN NOT take: Styrofoam, plastic, wood or other packaging materials, please remove them from the boxes.

Chipboard / Boxboard:WILL take: Cereal, pop, beer, and shoe boxes; please empty and flatten the boxes to save space in theroll-off. All cardboard must be clean and dry.CAN NOT take: Wax paper, Styrofoam, plastic, wood or other packaging materials, please remove them from the boxes.

Metal:WILL take: All food cans, aluminum foil, pie tins, beverages cans, pots, pans and other metal no largerthan 2’ by 1’; items must be rinsed and flatten. Please place them into the tin section of the roll-off.

If you have any questions on recycling please call the Recycling Center at563 - 422 - 3712 .

Additional Things that can be Recycled:

Electronics Recycling ProgramAll Recyclable Electronics must be taken to the Fayette County Landfill.In October of 2001 the Fayette County Solid Waste Management Commission implemented an Electronics Recycling Program and BANNED TV’s and Computer Monitors from the Fayette County Landfill.

This program was started to provide a safer and more environmentally friendly electronics disposal optionfor Fayette County residents. All electronic items have toxic components in them, which when crushed and exposed to the elements, will leech into the ground and eventually into the groundwater. Some of the toxic components that can have a negative effects on people include:

Recycling electronics is also important because of the valuable metals and components that can besalvaged and reused, as well as the landfill space that is saved.Thousands of pounds of electronic waste have been diverted from the Fayette County Landfill since the program started.

There are charges to recycle TV’s, Computer Monitors, Computer Printers, Fax Machines, Copy Machines, and Appliances. These charges are listed below. All other electronic equipment can currently be recycledat no charge.

Fayette County Transfer Station Recycling Options

All residents are asked to weigh in at the scale when they enter the landfill. The scale operator will direct you to the proper location at the small loads facility to recycle your materials.

Items Recycled at NO CHARGE

Scrap Metal: All types of metal can be recycled. This includes pipe, sheet, and cast items made from steel, aluminum,and all alloys.

Used Oil:All automotive oils including motor, transmission, hydraulic, and compressor oils are accepted. Pleasedeliver the oil to the land fill in 1 to 5 gallon containers. NO COOKING OIL IS ACCEPTED.

Used Antifreeze:All used antifreeze is accepted. Please deliver it in 1 to 5 gallon containers.

Lead-Acid Batteries:Used Lead-Acid batteries are accepted.

Items Recycled WITH A CHARGE

Tires: All makes and sizes of tires are accepted.The charge is based on the size and / or weight of each individual tire.

Any individual, business, or company that has or will be generating quantities of waste beyond thenormal house hold waste, needs to contact the Fayette County Landfill at 563-425-3037 to set up a WasteDisposal Plan before bringing the waste to the Landfill. Especially contact the Landfill if you are wanting to dispose of asbestos or contaminated soils. Please make sure all loads have a tarp over them.If you are currently disposing of waste directly to the landfill please call and check on your own, or your business or companies Waste Disposal Plan. Do this especially if you have had changes in the types or amounts of waste being brought to the landfill.

If you, your business or company are planning on setting up in Fayette County please contact the landfill toset up a Waste Disposal Plan so that everyone knows what and how the waste generated will be dealt with.

Current costs for all construction and demolition material waste:$60.00 per Ton Minimum $6.00 for 200 lbs.All Construction and Demolition Material Waste needs to be in 5 foot length or less.

Recycling Programs Available

“Bucket Composting”“Composting”"Fayette County Transfer Station and Landfill Power Point Program""Fayette County Recycling Center Tour Power Point"“Home Made Paper, Recycled Paper, Slurry Time”“Home Trash Survey Program”'Recycled Media for the Birds""Recycling Center Tours"“Recycling Goes to the Birds”“Recycling Up Date”“Worm Column Composting”“Worm Composting”